Rishabh Yadav

Profile Summary: Rishabh Yadav (aka Rishabhy41)

Meet Rishabh Yadav, a chess enthusiast who has been waging mental battles on the 64 squares with a flair that can only be described as a rollercoaster ride of triumphs and trials. Known in the chess realm as Rishabhy41, this player’s journey is full of dazzling openings, surprising comebacks, and just the right amount of “Wait, what just happened?” moments.

Rating & Performance

Rishabh prefers the rapid time control, where the clock ticks down almost as fast as his brains work — sometimes resulting in epic games and sometimes in epic blitzes of mistakes! His peak rapid rating soared to 331 in June 2025, showcasing his potential to puzzle opponents and fans alike. Meanwhile, he has hit an astonishing Daily peak rating of 400, proving that when he’s feeling fresh and focused, no move is too bold.

Playing Style

A lover of complex positions, Rishabh’s games often stretch towards the endgame with an average of 48 moves per win and a respectable 56% frequency of reaching the endgame. He can also be quite the tactician, boasting a 67% comeback rate — yes, losing a piece is mostly just a minor setback! He has a slightly higher win rate with white (47%) than with black (35%), so opponents beware if he gets the white pieces — it’s often a sign of an oncoming storm.

Favorite Openings

Rishabh isn’t shy to explore the rich tapestry of chess openings. The trusty King’s Pawn Opening is his playground, with a healthy dose of variations like the Leonardis and King's Knight variations. The Pirc Defense stands out as his secret weapon, boasting a 66% win rate. He also adds some spice with the Bishop’s Opening and the less common Van 't Kruijs Opening, proving that creativity is on the menu.

Psychological Traits & Quirks

They say timing is everything, and for Rishabh, the best time to play is definitely at 4 AM — a time when most mortals dream of pawns dancing, but Rishabh is busy winning them! His tilt factor is modest at 9, suggesting that even when the chips are down, he keeps a decent head on his shoulders. Oh, and early resignations? Just under 7%, so he’s not one to throw in the towel too soon.

Recent Battles

In his latest victories, Rishabh dazzled opponents like nubnubdes, cann0ndale, and ludixer, wrapping up exciting matches with both checkmates and well-timed resignations from his opponents. And though every warrior has their defeats, even his losses tell stories of fierce contests and fierce spirit.

Highlight!

Here's a look at a recent shiny win with an elegant quick queen exchange victory that ended on move 4. Fast, furious, and effective — three words that often describe this player’s games.

Fun Fact

Despite his strategic cunning, if you catch Rishabh playing on a Sunday, the win rate plummets to just under 24%. Maybe Sunday is his designated pizza-and-chill day, or maybe the chess pieces just get sleepy with him. Either way, Monday through Saturday, he’s a force to reckon with.